Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay.
Legation of the United States,
Petropolis , August 14, 1902 .
No. 441.]
Petropolis , August 14, 1902 .
Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy and translation of an official order of the minister of finance, recently promulgated, by which he closes or attempts to close the free navigation of the Amazon, subjecting all goods in transit to Brazilian export and import duties.
I have, etc.,
Charles Page
Bryan.